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The SparkFun Story
A few weeks ago, I heard Nathan Seidle talk at MIT about founding and growing SparkFun Electronics (an on-line supplier of microcontollers and related electronics prototyping and hacking items). He was smart, funny and engaging, and it was very inspiring. … Continue reading
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The Internet Used to be Flat
The Internet used to be a lot “flatter”. Last decade, there really weren’t any major points of control. If you had an idea for a new app or content site, it was pretty much a level playing field, and you … Continue reading
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iPad Quirks
For all the hype, the iPad still has a few quirks/drawbacks. My list: No camera. What doesn’t have a camera these days? Can’t charge from most USB ports. They don’t put out enough power, you have to use a wall-charger. … Continue reading
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Venture Capitalists are Making Me Fat
Well, not really, but with the stream of breakfast meetings, it sure feels that way! I think I’m spending too much time with venture guys. As I’ve written before, the venture business is struggling. There’s still too much money, funds … Continue reading
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iPad: First Week Update
With products, it’s always interesting to compare initial impressions with longer-term impressions. Sometimes they match, sometimes not. The story about New Coke and sip testing is a good reminder that initial and long-term impressions can diverge. After a week of … Continue reading
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iPad: Initial Impressions
Joining the iPad review chorus….. The iPad will be hugely disruptive, but it will take time to figure out exactly how. Unlike the iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is not entering a mature product category. If you got an … Continue reading
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